Antonia Crane married Jed but they opted for separate living spaces, each in their own unit within the same building. These relationships, dubbed Just Enough, allow partners to connect deeply while preserving independence. They reinforce the idea that intimacy does not require constant proximity. Cultural references, such as Maren Morris' admiration for Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera's distinct homes and Tim Burton and Helena Bonham Carter's shared, yet separate living arrangements, illustrate this approach to maintaining romance and personal space.
Call it the Just Enough relationship. These are long-term, committed relationships - often marriages - constructed with just enough togetherness to make each partner feel loved, supported, and less alone, yet not too close that intimacy collapses into fusion.
Just Enough couples are those that believe that to keep the magic alive, 'you gotta keep 'em separated.' This living arrangement fosters intimacy and independence simultaneously.
Maren Morris noted her admiration for the living arrangements of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, exemplifying the Just Enough concept with their distinct domiciles connected by a footbridge.
Tim Burton and Helena Bonham Carter technically lived together, but only Just Enough, as their two London houses were joined by one shared space, reflecting their unique dynamic.
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